aggghhh I just want to give Jace (and you!!!) such a big hug ;-;
Such a hard topic to face and I'm really proud of you and so grateful to have a game that represents me and my experiences so well despite the hard to digest subject matter.
When I first worked out the age difference between them it made me sick to my stomach, god I want to fight alois!!!!!! disgusting man. (╬▔皿▔)╯
It was so frustrating seeing Alois weaponise Jace's sexuality against him, trying to imply that he couldn't possibly be ace because of the sexual acts they had previously engaged with. It's such a common response and happens too often in real life >:(
Content aside I was also really impressed by how well rounded and in depth the game felt despite only being 1.2k words & I also really liked how immersive the GUI was too!
I am ace-spectrum (demiromantic ganggg!) and unfortunately have had my own encounters with vile people like Alois in my life. It means a lot to see myself reflected in games, I hope creating this game was a cathartic experience for you!
Keep it up, Chim! Another amazing game <3
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Aaaah, thanks Tief, that's sweet!
I'm glad this game helped you feel represented, it really makes fiction all the more powerful. And yes, Alois is disgusting and I'm just glad Jace could stand up to him instead of letting him manipulate him into pursuing this horrifying relationship. Thanks too for sharing your own experience, it's always precious to see my games can speak to people!
And thanks for the more technical aspects haha!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts so kindly, I appreciate it!